Sustainability and Plastics Event 2022
Sustainability and Plastics Event 2022
| TIME | TOPICS | SPEAKER |
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13.30 |
Chairperson's Introduction
Our Chairperson for the event will welcome all attendees. |
![]() Jason Leadbitter Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Manager Inovyn |
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13.35 |
Portsmouth Going Carbon Negative - An Insight
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![]() Professor Stephen Fletcher Professor of Ocean Policy and Economy, and Director of the Sustainability and the Environment Research Theme University of Portsmouth |
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13.55 |
Co-Operative Case Study: A Retailers Perspective on Sustainability
In this presentation Robert Thompson will provide an update on the initiatives that retail giant Co-op are undertaking to improve sustainability in their stores and in their products. This case study will highlight how the Co-op are making credible efforts to be more sustainable and how this impacts the plastics industry. |
![]() Robert Thompson Packaging Manager Co-Operative |
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14.15 |
Findings of the SystemIQ Report
In this presentation Sylvie Aitken will explore the findings of the SystemIQ report and their findings with regards to sustainability. |
![]() Sylvie Aitken Director Communications Plastics Europe |
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14.35 |
Funding For Sustainability Projects
Sally Beken, Knowledge Transfer Manager at UKRI will provide all the information your organisation needs about the current sustainability funding available and how to apply. |
![]() Sally Beken Knowledge Transfer Manager – Polymers UKRI |
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14.55 |
Look at Alternative Feedstocks
Carolina Gregorio, Policy & Advocacy Strategy Director at DOW will provide attendees with a summary of their work in alternative feedstocks including their exciting work in Tall Oils. She will also explore Dow’s other sustainability projects. |
![]() Carolina Gregorio Policy & Advocacy Strategy Director EMEA DOW |
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15.15 |
Tea and Coffee Break
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15.35 |
The Role of Food Packaging for Sustainability From Farm to Fork
Barry Turner will explain how plastics packaging is the sustainable choice and helps with sustainability at every stage. |
![]() Barry Turner Director – Strategy: Plastics and Flexible Packaging British Plastics Federation |
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15.55 |
A guide to implementing PAS 510:2021 and Preventing Plastic Pellet loss - Operation Clean Sweep and the PAS
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![]() Suzanne Johnston Operations Director PS Partnerships |
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16.15 |
River Mersey Project
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![]() Debbie Leach Chief Executive Thames 21 |
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16.30 |
Panel Discussion on the UK’s role in the global treaty for plastics waste and how can we lead in discussions
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16.55 |
Sustainable Manufacturing in Plastics Processing
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![]() Dr Robin Kent Managing Director Tangram Technology |
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17.10 |
Chairpersons Roundup
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![]() Jason Leadbitter Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Manager Inovyn |
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17.15 |
Close
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27th April 2022














